LA Nueva Puntada
3520 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2021-06-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO RFSM PRESENT
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS STROE ON FOOD SHEL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR INWIC
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS USE UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
COLD HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINED
2020-11-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK ACCESS BLOCKED AND VEGETABLE STORE INISDE HAND SINK
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN WIC
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
WIC NEED IMMEDIATE REPAIR TEMP HIGH, ADVICE TO STORE FOOD IN RIC
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET FOR SURFACE CLEANING
2020-05-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal items, dress, care key and water bottle on prep surface
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping towels store on prep surface
*47 Other Violations
change broken gasket in cold hold
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2020-02-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*14 When to wash hands
employee's change glove without hand washing
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
towel found sitting on prep surface
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
interior of tortial machines dirty.
2019-08-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
HIGH Concentration OF CHLORINE IN Sanitizing BUCKET (200PPM)
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
HIGH CONCENTRATION
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
THREE COMPARTMENT Forceps NEED REPAIR
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
MISSING CEILING BESIDE RIC Entrance
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
CLEAN VENT IN MALE AND FEMALE RESTROOM
2019-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw meat place inside vegetable
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the bucket
*14 Gloves single use
use same glove for different task
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in freezer need repair
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark and name all food stuff in wic that has to stay over 24hours
*30 Food Establishment Permit
permit not psoted
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
wiping cloth put under chopping board
*33 Mech. warewash, hot water sanitizing, other machines
used for other purpose, storage of food stuff inside
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloth place on prep surface
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stuff in wic sitting on the floor
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
no toilet tissue in male toilet, dirty vent
*47 Other Violations
broken gasket in wic, provide holder for ice scoop, repair interior of ice machine, defrost in in wif
2019-02-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN DIRTY CAN OPENER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
2019-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
2019-01-20 Fail Routine CRITICAL 22
FAILED: *47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Provide additional sink stoppers to properly set-up the 3CS
FAILED: *39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
observed employee wash/rinse/sanitize a pot and wiped the sanitizer off. Must allow clean dishes time to air dry.
FAILED: *34 Pest Control
gaps observed around the back door. Properly seal all openings (i.e. day light seen).
FAILED: *14 Wash hands after all other activities
observed food employee with gloves on crack raw eggs -- change gloves without washing hands before handling cooked
FAILED: *06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
Using time as a public health control -- head of the lamb 123F
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace two missing lamps
FAILED: *41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label bulk food grade containers
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
must maintain hot temperature at all times/ 135F and above
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
Remove damaged utensils in the kitchen area.
FAILED: *31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink (near ice machine)--COS
FAILED: *37 Food preparation
observed food on floor
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
observed cooked foods cooling down at room temperature. Must cool food down properly
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide a hanging thermometer inside of the WIC
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food staff must be trained in food safety
FAILED: *23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water at hand sink (women's restroom)
FAILED: *18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemical spray observed on top of corn tortilla machine
FAILED: *46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
observed food employee washing hands inside 3CS
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed a food employee drinking cup on drain boards
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
must register CFM certificate with the City of Dallas (Teresita Lucio, 11/28/23)
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw chicken 60F
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
detail clean and sanitize inside of corn tortilla coolers as often as needed. Black build-up observed on soda nozzles dining area.
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail and clean bottom of RIC (m3 cooler)
2018-07-17 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CHIPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CHILES STORED IN HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE STORED OVER MILANESA
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
EGGS 121.7°F, TAMALES 129.2°F
*47 Health permit posted
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENCHILADA SAUCE 7-3, 7-2
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
PALETAS
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 51.8°F
2018-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 13
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE PACKAGING TORTILLAS WITH ONE GLOVE AND ONE BARE HAND
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
SALSAS MISSING LABELS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
FOOD LEFT ON CART TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SALSAS IN RETAIL COOLER
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
POTATOES 129.1°F IN HOT HOLD UNIT
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHICKEN MILANESA 57°F - COOLER THERMOMETER READING 58°F
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LACKED SANITIZER
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE/OVER PREP AREA
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
UNCOVERED TORTILLA CHIPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
DIET COKE STORED IN DRIVE THRU DRINK ICE
2018-06-17 Fail Routine CRITICAL 16
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BARBACOA 128.8°F, POTATOES 121.5°F, HAM AND EGGS 125.7°F, CARNITAS 120.3°F
FAILED: *37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
TORTILLA CHIPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVE
FAILED: *35 Jewelry Prohibition
EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH
FAILED: *24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
PALETAS, SALSA, PICO DE GALLO
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USED FOR STORING DICER
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
SALSA LEFT TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair
WALK-IN FREEZER LEAKING
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLES LABELED AS GLASS CLEANER WITH ORANGE AND YELLOW LIQUIDS
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN RETURNING TO WORK AND CHANGING GLOVES
FAILED: *39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
AIR VENTS
FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CONTAINERS LABELED DATES. CONTAINER DATED 5-25 AND 5-26.
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